String

Quick meaning: String is a noun meaning (countable, uncountable) A long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together.

Meaning

(countable, uncountable) A long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together.

More Meanings

1. (countable) Any similar long, thin and flexible object.
2. (countable) A cohesive substance taking the form of a string.
3. (countable) A series of items or events.
4. A slightly elevated (long, thin) peat ridge in a bog.
5. (countable) In various games and competitions, a certain number of turns at play, of rounds, etc.
6. A thread or cord on which a number of objects or parts are strung or arranged in close and orderly succession; hence, a line or series of things arranged on a thread, or as if so arranged.
7. (countable) The members of a sports team or squad regarded as most likely to achieve success. (Perhaps metaphorical as the "strings" that hold the squad together.) Often first string, second string etc.

Example Sentences

a string of islands

a string of sausages

a string of successes

a string of shells or beads

Word Forms

• strings
• stringing
• strung
• stringed
• strang

Synonyms for string

Depending on context, synonyms include thread, lace, cord, rope, line, twine.

Antonyms for string

Common opposites include unstring.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include thread, drawstring, chain, train, twine, strand.

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